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IELTS test in the UAE – September 2013 (Academic Module)

Posted: 11 Oct 2013 03:30 AM PDT

Our kind friend T shared this IELTS update from the UAE.

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation between a client and party organizer.

Section 2. A journalist was interviewing an Eco tourism company owner.

Section 3. A conversation between two friends about their future study plans.

Section 4. A lecture about farming.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a few bar charts showing the percentage of boys and girls in elementary and high schools in developed and developing countries in 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Modern communication systems benefit many people yet there are some that oppose to them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What kind of job do you have?
- Does your name have a meaning?
- What is it?
- What are the most common names in your culture? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a party that you would like to give to someone. Please say

- Who is that person?
- Whom will you invite to the party?
- Why would you give this party?
- When are you planning to do it? Why?

Discussion

- Tell me about family parties in your country.
- Do you feel under pressure while preparing a party?
- Do you prefer to be busy all the time or not ? Why?
- Do you feel under pressure when you have lots of tasks to do?